Amid Fintiri Defection Rumours, APC Postpones Adamawa Congresses

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of its State, Local Government and Ward Congresses in Adamawa State.

The decision, contained in a letter addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fuelled speculation over the anticipated defection of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party.

In a correspondence dated February 17, 2026, and jointly signed by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and the party’s National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, the party formally notified INEC of the development.

“We write to inform you of the postponement of the State, Local Government and Ward Congresses for Adamawa State. A new date will be communicated to you in due course,” the letter read.

INEC acknowledged receipt of the notice on the same date, February 17, 2026.

Although the APC did not give reasons for the postponement, the development is widely believed to be linked to political realignments in Adamawa State.

The letter notifying INEC of the postponement has since gone viral on social media.